Nehemiah 12:39

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and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even to the sheep gate: and they stood still in the gate of the guard.

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The Babylonian and Persian EmpiresThe Babylonian and Persian empires that carried Judah into exile and later allowed the return.

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Nehemiah 12:39 mentions Azmaveth, Broad Wall, City of David, Dung Gate, Ephraim Gate, Fish Gate, Fountain Gate, Gate of the Guard, Gate of Yeshanah, Geba, Jerusalem, Sheep Gate, Tower of Hananel, Tower of the Hundred, Tower of the Ovens and Water Gate.

Photo of Broad Wall — Broad Wall · Ian Scott

Photo of City of David — City of David · Avraham Graicer